Farms from the Midwest Earn Top Titles Ayrshire Dairy Cattle Show at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Top dairy farms competed for honors in the Ayrshire Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Bushman Dairy of Calmar showed the Grand Champion Female and Caitlyn Cull and Brent Thompson of Melbourne received the Reserve Grand Champion banner.

Yarrabee Farms of Brooklyn received an Honorable Mention for the Grand Champion Female and also claimed the Premier Exhibitor title. Ridge View Farm of Lancaster, Mo. received the Reserve Premier Exhibitor title and the Champion Premier Breeder title. Lazy M Farm of Stitzer, Wis. claimed the Reserve Premier Breeder spot.

Additional results below (name, hometown and animal identification):

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Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - May 31, 2015

1) Onword Swiss &Cattle Company, Monona, Onword Lazy M Gibbs Kaddy ET, 3/5/2015, 100702495

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Loch Denver, 3/24/2015, 100701869

3) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Sco-Lo Dreamer Miracle-ET, 3/2/2015, 73762430

4) Adrianna Lau, Shullsburg, Wis., Lazy M Eiffel Bacardi, 3/2/2015, 840003125829046

5) Brynlee Volker, Sumner, Onword Lazy M Gibbs Kaliope-ET, 3/7/2015, 100698495

6) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Remington Penny, 3/3/2015, 72481949

7) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Stillmore Dream Milena, 3/5/2015

8) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Old-N-Lazy Dream of a Diva, 3/1/2015, 840003125829056

9) Sawyer Farms, Marshalltown, Edgebrook Dreamer Nicki, 3/8/2015, 840003129745750

10) Onword Swiss &Cattle Company, Monona, Onword Lazy M Gibbs Kinky ET, 3/11/2015, 100702507

11) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Dempsey Brigid, 3/17/2015, 100698271

12) Zach Eberling, Postville, Z-way Farms Drew Riddle R575, 3/3/2015, 100703571

13) Irish Hill Swiss, Dewitt, Tentinger Blaze Misty, 3/2/2015, 73760592

Winter Heifer Calf -- Dec. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M-Mueller Margarita, 12/1/2014, 840003125828954

2) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Yellow Briar Sally Ann, 1/7/2015

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View WN Emily, 12/4/2014, 100702347

4) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, Valley View Kato Cecilia, 12/8/2014, 100700251

5) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJ's Riggins Royal, 12/27/2014, 74016660

6) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-Shire Gmans Peacks, 12/8/2014, 100691078

Fall Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2014

1) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Maple-Ayr Dream Fancy, 9/1/2014, 100700288

2) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Sco-Lo Reality Missy, 9/3/2014, 840003126588193

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View DB Rascal, 9/3/2014, pending

4) Delta Acres Dairy, Earlville, Delta Acres Burdette Jesse, 9/1/2014, 72895978

5) Jo-Lane Dairy, Monona, Onword Perfect Amethyst, 9/8/2014, 73278651

6) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Maxum Ms Kay-ET, 9/7/2014, 840003125959051

7) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Arthuracres Opp Alana ET, 9/3/2014, 840003012898590

8) JOSTHCA ACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCACREAGE RG RAZBERRY, 9/3/2014, 840 003 012 413657

9) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJ's Power Phoenix, 9/17/2014, 70272080

10) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Maple-Dell Dreamer Destinee-ET, 9/5/2014, 71900266

11) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Stillmore Superior Ida, 9/7/2014, 840003124930748

12) Daltondale Farms, Hartland, Wis., Daltondale Dreamer Ali, 9/10/2014, 100687956

13) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Jagger Sparta, 9/5/2014, 100698244

14) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Bear-Ayr Homerun Kassidy, 9/25/2014, 100688724

15) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, KA-DA-Ayr Jurispru Pauline, 9/5/2014

16) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-Shire Stam Ada, 9/26/2014, 100690714

Summer Yearling Heifer -- June 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Old-N-Lazy Home Makin Money - ET, 6/5/2014, 840003012136646

2) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A Superior Remedy, 7/17/2014, 71692245

3) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Bear-Ayr Whammy Holly, 8/6/2014, 100687385

4) HB Holsteins, Marengo, Miss Big Bang Of Iowayside, 7/5/2014, 840003012002017

5) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Old-Bankston JC Margarita-ET, 6/21/2014, 73762405

6) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Baby, 6/10/2014, 100702141

7) Lango Dairy, Hopkinton, LD Double Barrel Sophia, 6/28/2014, 100694923

8) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, Brij-Ayr Farm Annabelle, 7/2/2014, 73880215

9) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-Shire Stam Cracker, 7/12/2014, 10069693

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - May 31, 2014

1) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Arthuxacres opp Albany - ET, 3/14/2014, 840003012898583

2) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Stillmore Free B Mani-ET, 4/22/2014, 100684962

3) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Whammy Shotski - ET, 3/4/2014, 840003012136520

4) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge DBL Barrel Preston, 3/1/2014, 71767681

5) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Edgebrook Karohot Allison, 3/16/2014, 840003129745747

6) JOSTHCA ACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCACREAGE Burdett Anna, 3/30/2014, 840 003 012 413 656

7) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Arhturacres Opp Avril - ET, 3/19/2014, 840003012898584 - 32

8) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Jazzy, 3/4/2014, 100683372

9) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-Shire G-Man's Echo, 5/4/2014, 100680445

Winter Yearling Heifer -- Dec. 1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Free Beer Annette, 1/15/2014, 840003125333296

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridg View Burdette Callie, 1/18/2014, 100683381

3) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Arthuracres Predator Aero - ET, 12/11/2013, 840003012898581 - 29

4) Daltondale Farms, Hartland, Wis., Daltondale Prestige Merry, 12/1/2013, 100673469

5) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Dreamer Presly, 12/6/2013, 71767673

6) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, Valley View Princeton Sheila, 1/20/2014, 100700224

7) Lloyd Machin, Newton, Iow-shire Gibbs Taylor, 2/17/2014, 100680481

Fall Yrlg. Heifer (not in milk) -- Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2013

1) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal De Nero Phanta, 9/12/2013, 65391686

2) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg, Yellow Briar Sally Sue, 10/15/2013, 100696019

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Dream, 9/26/2013, 100683390

Junior Best Three Females

1) Arthuracres, Oelwein

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

3) Stillmore Cattle Company, Fredericksburg

Junior Two Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2013

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Calimero Red Rose - ET, 4/1/2013, 840003012136247

2) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Tri-Star Ainsley - ET, 3/17/2013, 840003012524445

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Chase Rainy, 3/11/2013, 100683439

4) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Doublebarrel Kaboom, 6/11/2013, 100679661

5) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Champ Julia, 4/12/2013, 100701908

6) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Burdette Peru, 6/13/2013, 71767661

7) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Burdette 5398, 7/21/2013, 72616234

8) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Lot Dayle, 7/12/2013, 100672280

9) Cost Farms, Long Grove, New-Ayr MisLead's Mocha, 3/23/2013, 71673461

Senior Two Year Old Cow -- Sept. 1, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Sco-Lo Reality Mystique, 12/2/2012, 72304600

2) Fred Williams, Mabel, Minn., Bushman Burdette Dazzle, 9/1/2012, 71256932

3) Onword Swiss &Cattle Company, Monona, ROSAYRE DREAMER'S CANDY, 1/8/2013, 100681464

4) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Dallas, 9/12/2012, 100663202

5) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Onword Crosby Angel, 12/24/2012, 100654859

6) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View DW Jasmine, 9/18/2012, 100663220

Junior Three Year Old Cow -- March 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Caitlyn Cull & Brent Thompson, Melbourne, Daltondale Prestige Sal, 6/2/2012, F100638952

2) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Nickel-Plate Distinction 878, 3/7/2012, 70920280

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Ski-Pal DBLWHMY Harley, 7/1/2012, 71702254

4) BJs Aryshires, Saint Olaf, BJ's Poker Justine, 3/22/2012, 70272068

5) Lango Dairy, Hopkinton, Ski-Pal De Niro Sophie, 7/20/2012, 65391795

6) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Kar-Ayr Ramius Special, 3/13/2012, 65004545

Cow Four Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2010 - Aug. 31, 2011

1) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Onword Calimero Ariel-ET, 7/12/2011, 100624447

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Cash Nectar, 12/20/2010, 100619623

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Hummer Ruby, 11/18/2010, 69868940

4) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Burdette Harley-ET, 3/30/2011, 70257236

5) Zach Eberling, Postville, Northern Lites Riggins Calista, 3/26/2011, 100615469

Cow Five Years Old -- Sept. 1, 2009 - Aug. 31, 2010

1) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Faucher Calimero Sassy, 3/10/2010, 68653496

2) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A OB Superior Goldmine, 7/12/2010, 68847296

3) Brij-ayr Farm, Wilton, Valley View Shobo Virtual, 4/21/2010, 100700215

Aged Cow -- Before Sept. 1, 2009

1) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Bar - Vue BBK Goldy-ET, 3/17/2007, 62885457

2) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal Burdette Hannah, 5/18/2008, 100541346

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Covey-PA Modem Reese, 5/9/2008, 66524070

4) HB Holsteins, Marengo, Miss BlackVelvet Of Iowayside, 6/2/2007, 100534203

Lifetime Production

1) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Right-Angle T Harley, 3/12/2004, 100364699

Best Three Head

1) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

2) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

Best Four Head

1) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

3) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

4) Cost Farms, Long Grove

Junior Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Holsteins - 340 Albany

Reserve) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Farm 333 - Home Maker

Honorable Mention) Onword Swiss &cattle Company, Monona, Onword Swiss 296 Kaddy

Intermediate Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Caitlyn Cull & Brent Thompson, Melbourne, Caitlyn Cull & Brent Thompson 376- Sal

Reserve) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Farm 362 - Red Rose

Honorable Mention) Shawn and Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Banowetz 380 - Distraction

Senior Champion Female & Reserve

Champion) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Bushman Dairy 388 Sassy

Reserve) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Yarrabee 394 Harley

Honorable Mention) P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A Ayrshires 392

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